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Jersey Wedding Officiants & Dog Chaperones

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About
Choosing your wedding officiant is about so much more than finding someone who can legally marry you. You are choosing the person who will stand beside you, calm those wedding day nerves, tell your story, connect with the people you love, and guide you through one of the most meaningful moments of your day. At Jersey Wedding Officiants & Dog Chaperones, we truly understand what a privilege that is. We are a family run team of experienced New Jersey wedding officiants, and after nine years and 600 weddings officiated throughout New Jersey, we still get excited about every couple, every love story, and every “I do.” Getting to know you is one of our favorite parts of what we do. We want to hear how you met, what makes you laugh, what matters most to you, and how you want your ceremony to feel. Those details help us create a personalized wedding ceremony that sounds like the two of you, whether you want something romantic and heartfelt, lighthearted and fun, traditional, spiritual, faith based, or somewhere in between. Our team has the experience to confidently officiate everything from full-scale New Jersey venue weddings surrounded by hundreds of family and friends to intimate weddings, micro weddings, elopements, vow renewals, and sign-and-go ceremonies. Whatever you are planning, we will confidently lead your ceremony, work alongside your venue and wedding professionals, and help you feel comfortable and prepared so you can simply be present and enjoy the moment. If one of the most important members of your family happens to have four paws, we completely understand why you cannot imagine celebrating your wedding day without them by your side. 🐾 Our Wedding Day Dog Chaperoning service helps you include your dog in your ceremony, photos, and special moments without asking someone you love to miss part of the celebration because they are responsible for your dog. When you choose Jersey Wedding Officiants & Dog Chaperones, you are trusting our family with a very special moment in yours, and we never take that lightly. After hundreds of love stories, we still believe the most important one we will tell is yours. ❤️💍🐾 Where Vows and Bow Wows are as important to us as they are to you.
Overview

Hired 63 times

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8 employees

10 years in business

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2025

Services offered
Type of ceremony

Wedding

Elopement

Commitment ceremony

Vow renewal

Service type (affiliation)

Christian

Catholic

Jewish

Interfaith

Need help writing vows?

I can work with couples who need help writing vows

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Mychala B.

Oct 19, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

The overall experience with Maria was amazing. She made sure that everything was ready for the ceremony and let us know everything that needed to be done not just for the wedding ceremony, but also when applying for the marriage certificate at the Office of Vital Statistics. Working with Maria is the best way to ensure that everything is completed exactly how you want and where you want.

Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Trang D.

Sep 19, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Rev Maria and Rev Mike were great! I would recommend them to anyone looking to find an officiant for their wedding! They were very responsive and made sure I got the vow ceremony I wanted. Thank you for helping us on our special day!

Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Kim M.

5 days ago

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I had the pleasure of witnessing Maria officiate my dear friends vow renewal ceremony, and I was truly impressed by how exceptional it was.From beginning to end,Maria brought warmth, sincerity, and professionalism to the occasion. The ceremony was beautifully personalized, heartfelt, and perfectly captured the couples love and commitment. Every word felt intentional, with moments that were both touching and lighthearted.Maria created an intimate, emotional, and joyful atmosphere, making the ceremony truly unforgettable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate, engaging, and talented officiant.
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Paola V.

Sep 24, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Rev Mike and Marie were responsive and very professional. They held a beautiful ceremony for us and we are glad we got to share our special day with them. 10/10 recommend.

Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Officiant
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Heather P.

Jul 11, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

We are so incredibly grateful to Maria for making our wedding ceremony truly unforgettable. From the very first conversation, she took the time to understand who we are as a couple and what was important to us. She blended personal touches with tradition so beautifully, and created a ceremony that felt intimate, meaningful, and completely “us.” Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how heartfelt and genuine the ceremony was — full of love, laughter, and just the right amount of tears. She spoke with such warmth, grace, and presence, and made everyone feel part of something special. If you’re looking for someone who is not only professional and prepared but also deeply kind and thoughtful, we couldn’t recommend Maria more highly. Thank you for being such a special part of our day — we’ll never forget it.

Details: Elopement • Jewish • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Officiant
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Maria Festa